The Holiday Kick off: Deals to Start the Season

Sales abound at places large and small, as the holiday shopping season kicks off today.

Looking for something special for Christmas or Hanukkah? Below are some offerings that you can find in Mount Kisco or New Castle:

Small Business Saturday

This is an incentive being offered by American Express. In its second year, Small Business Saturday works in having participating local businesses purchase in a $25 credit program. To get started, click here for the program's Facebook page.

Several businesses are participating in the program. If you check at the bottom of the promotional Facebook page and type in local zip codes, you can se the full list of participants. For Mount Kisco's 10549 zip, which stretches beyond the village proper and includes some places in Bedford, there are 337 businesses. For Chappaqua's 10514 zip, the number is 113, and for Millwood (zip code 10546) the number is 25.

Below are some of the deals found that you can get this weekend. If your store has a deal that's not listed, you can post it in the comments section below.

15 percent off on sales over $100. Deal is for both Black Friday and for Saturday, coinciding with the AmEx incentive.

Buy a minimum of 50 pieces of custom stationery and get 25 free! There are also discounts on holiday cards. Also participating in Small Business Saturday.

The first 30 purchasers on Friday will get a bag of Dean Bean's Fair Trade Coffee (hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Also participating in Small Business Saturday.

Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from this coming Sunday until the Sunday before Christmas. In-store sale racks and seasonal merchandise.

Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Participating in Small Business Saturday

Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Bobby Sue's Nuts, 65 N. Bedford Rd., Chappaqua: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Bicycle Julio, 45 S. Bedford Rd., Chappaqua: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Check out its website for deals.

Acadia on Main, 115 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

25 percent off on all on merchandise.

Weekend sale coincides with . Sales include: 20 percent off an designer dresses that was bought from the floor, up to 70 percent off on some gowns and dresses, and 20 percent off on evening jewelry bags.

Ladle of Love, 11 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

50 percent off for facials, 20 percent off for massages.

Giuliano's Deli (and Gerrardo's dining) 454 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

30-50 percent off on winter seasonal merchandise, 70 percent off on remaining fall merchandise.

Jodi's Gym, 25 Hubbels Dr., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Cornell Carpets, 145 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Frannies Goodie Shop, 134 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

20 percent off on all items. Beehive is also participating in Small Business Saturday.

Flying Pig on Lexington, 251 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Finger Lakes School of Massage, 272 N. Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Abyss Scuba, 222 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Connie's Bakery, 41 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Cafe of Love, 38 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Grand Prix New York, 333 N. Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Accent on Music, 175 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Bellizzi, 153 E. Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Bicycle World, 7 Main St., Mount Kisco: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Click here for the Black Friday sales guide.

Up to 60 percent off on store merchandise. Click here for details.

Click here to learn more about deals.

Jos. A. Bank, 36 Main St., Mount Kisco: Click here to read more about its Doorbusters Sale for Black Friday.

New Castle Physical Therapy, 16 Schuman Rd., Millwood: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Millwood Garden Center, 83 millwood Rd., Millwood: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Millwoood Nursery, 5 Station Pl. #133, Millwood: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

A&S Fine Foods of Millwood, 238 Saw Mill River Rd., Millwood: Participating in Small Business Saturday.

Dodd's Liquors, 230 Saw Mill River Rd., Millwood: Participating in Small Business Saturday.